Newbie need advice (right rod and reel for lake trout)

[gennadiy008]

Hi everyone!
I'm new to this forum as well as new to spinning fishing, (i have a float-rod fishing experience)
To be brief:
I planing to go camping/canoeing to Algounquing park interior in mid May , so need advice on selecting a proper rod and reel combo and other staff like Bait/Lure i might need for lake trout fishing from shore or canoe.
Baitcast, Spinning, Spincast, ultralite, lite, medium,-i'm not sure what i need :wink: ,but i'm sure i dont need expensive pro staff (willing to spend 70-170$ set)
If anyone can give me direct link (like this for example http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90849____SearchResults
with short description why would be GREAT!
Thank You Very Much!

 

[balapickerel]

do you know what body of water you will be fishing, cause that could have an impact on the types of bait you should use

 

[YAWN]

My advice: rod aint gunna make or break your fishing trip, take some 3 way swivels to get deep & a fish finder is a MUST!

read this:

http://www.laketrout.org/algonquin-trou ... -canoe.htm

 

[gennadiy008]

is this combo any good for my needs http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90849____SearchResults?

 

[diggyj]

Nothing wrong with that combo. I would get it in the light action model.

Then spool it up with some light line. Maybe 6 or 8 lb test.

Like was allready mentioned, use a 3 way swivel with a 2-3 oz weight at the bottom, and then just troll your favorite spoon. Mepps, Blue Fox, Williams, Swedish Pimple will all work.

Dirk....